It is normal to feel stuck when thinking about job options. We all need to know where and how to get started.
INDIRECT SOURCES of information are good places to start. They include things like websites, newspapers, government bulletins, radio and TV.
Some sources have more information on occupations than others. In some cases the information is organized so it is easy to find.
Go to JobBank.gc.ca to find occupation information from across Canada by city/town.
On the right hand side of the screen “Choose a Career” has information on wages, outlook, educational and skill/knowledge requirements
Under “Trend Analysis” you can see information on labour market reports, compare wages/outlooks by occupation or location and projections of future labour market supply and demand
Use "LMI Explore" to view Labour Market Information anywhere in Canada. You can view information on occupations, wages, job outlooks and more. Try the Beta version of this open-source platform today.
Type in a location or job under “Job Search” to identify actual postings in your city/town
Go to NBJobs.ca to find occupation information from across New Brunswick by provincial region.
The "Occupational Profiles" provide detailed information on hundreds of individual occupations, wages, job outlooks, and
"Hiring Demand Bulletins" are New Brunswick-focused reports prepared by the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL) based on online job ads from across the internet.
Browse the "Sector Profiles" to read 16 reports and snapshots on the New Brunswick's employment sectors. Reports provide detailed information including statistics on GDP and productivity, a profile of the sector’s workforce (demographics, wages, etc.), regional highlights, and forecast data. The snapshots provide highlights from each report in the form of an infographic.
When you are finished on the Internet you may want to look at other indirect sources like:
The government’s Labour Market Bulletin. Look for companies that are expanding, closing or opening for clues on occupation and industry work opportunities.
Your local newspaper in the employment resource center or library. Notice stories about companies and occupations in the paper. There may be clues about industries that are growing, who may be hiring, jobs that are needed and occupations or industries that are shrinking or disappearing.
This type of information is called “DEMAND” – it refers to whether employers will be “demanding” people for certain jobs. It is helpful to know this before you choose a career.
💡 TIP: Remember to record any relevant information you gather on your "What I Found" Worksheet for each occupation you research.
For more Career Exploration Websites, please jump to the Resources Page.
If you want more information from a specific sector like any of the following, go to Resources at the end of the section and look under “Where to go for what you Want” for the web address and notes.
You will also find a list of all the Sector Councils with websites.
Construction
Automotive
Tourism
Mining
Bus and Truck Drivers
Technology in Environment